Augusta The 40 Days for Life campaign began at 8 a.m. Feb. 17 and will end at 8 p.m. March 28, in Augusta. The campaign will include prayer, peaceful vigils at abortion facilities and public education. www.40daysforlife.com/augusta-maine.

Bangor Lent 2010 Musica Sacra “Hear My Prayer,” The Chamber Choir of St. John Catholic Church in Bangor, 7 p.m. March 21, St. John Catholic Church, 207 York St. $10 suggested donation benefits the Haitian Relief Fund of Catholic Relief Services. 942-6941.

Bangor Abraham in the Abrahamic Tradition, a series of lectures on Judaism, Christianity and Islam by Rabbi David Freidenreich, 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 16, April 13 and 20, and May 4, at Congregation Beth El, 183 French St. 945-4578. Based on the book “Abraham” by Bruce Feiler.

Bangor Passover Second Night Seder, March 30, Beth Israel Synagogue, 144 York St. 945-3433. Reserve with payment by March 16: Adults (13 and older), $24; children ages 5-12, $12; and children age 5 and under, free.

Bangor Lenten season study of the last hours of Jesus’ life, 10:30-11:30 a.m. and 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, through March 30, Grace United Methodist Church, 193 Union St. 942-8320. Not required but experience will be enhanced by reading the books “24 Hours That Changed the World” and “40 Days of Reflection,” both by Adam Hamilton. Sunday sermons during lent will mirror the themes of study. Sermons begin at 10 a.m.

Bangor Our Lady of Wisdom prayer group, 6 p.m. Tuesdays, St. Jude Chapel in the basement of St. John Catholic Church, 207 York St. 942-6941.

Belfast Greater Bay Area Ministerium Lenten Luncheon Series on faith and finances, noon-1 p.m. March 24, First Baptist Church, 95 High St. 338-2544. The Revs. Kate Winters and Joel Krueger of the First Church in Belfast, United Church of Christ, summary and discussion of the series.

Brewer Wing Ding of an Irish Fling, featuring an Irish turkey meal and entertainment by Jerry Hughes, 5:30 p.m. March 17, First Congregational Church of Brewer, United Church of Christ, 35 Church St. 989-7350.

Brewer Palm Sunday, 10:30 a.m. March 28; service of prayers and hymns, 6:15 p.m. March 30, Second Congregational Church, Conservative Congregational Christian Conference, 607 South Main St. 989-7930.

Brewer Lenten program led by Susan Wesley, Ph.D., 9-10 a.m. Wednesdays through March 31, First United Methodist Church, 40 Main St. 989-7310.

Brewer Holy Week and Easter services with the Rev. Grace Bartlett: Palm Sunday, 9:30 a.m. March 28, First Congregational Church of Brewer, United Church of Christ, 35 Church St. 989-7350.

Bucksport Stations of the Cross, 5:30 p.m. Fridays during lent, St. Vincent de Paul Church, 60 Franklin St. 469-3322. Light meal of fish chowder and bread afterward in church hall.

Hallowell Palm Sunday liturgy and Eucharist, 7:45 and 10:15 a.m. March 28; Good Friday Stations of the Cross at 7:30 a.m. and ecumenical at noon, April 2; Holy Saturday, 8 p.m. April 3; Easter Sunday service, 7:45 and 10:15 a.m. April 4, St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 20 Union St. 623-3041.

Houlton Lenten reconciliation services, March 24, Hodgdon United Methodist Church, opponents and love feast; Good Friday service, noon, Salvation Army; Easter service, 6 a.m. April 4, St. Mary’s Church porch and 6:45 a.m. Congregational Church Easter Breakfast Together. All offerings at the lenten services will benefit The Salvation Army Fuel Fund. Donations of health kits including a bag filled with a washcloth, hand towel, toothbrush, soap, comb and $1 to be sent to Haiti will be accepted.

Portland Cicada Chamber Players led by New York Philharmonic bassist William Blossom, 7:30 p.m. March 27, Cathedral Church of Saint Luke (Episcopal), 143 State St.; 772-5434. Concert to benefit St. Luke’s Soup Kitchen at the Preble Street Resource Center. Suggested donation of $15; students free.